MCLEAN CREW CLUB
LEARN TO ROW
IMPORTANT ACTIVITIES & DATES
STUDENT INTEREST MEETING
When:
Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023 at 3:00pm
Where:
MHS Lecture Hall
Students: Come learn more about the sport of rowing and what it takes to join the
McLean Crew Club
If you are interested in joining the McLean Crew Club, please Click Here to fill out the interest form
MANDATORY SWIM TEST
When:
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Time: 4pm-6pm
Where:
Spring Hill Recreation Center
1239 Spring Hill Rd, McLean, VA 22102
Students can sign up for the swim test when Learn to Row Registration opens in September. This will be updated when dates are finalized.
All rowers must pass a Swim Test to demonstrate their ability to swim 100 meters, tread water, and put on a life jacket while wearing a long-sleeve t-shirt and long pants. Swimmers should wear lightweight, synthetic exercise clothing, NOT thick, heavy cotton clothing.
PARENT INTEREST MEETING
When:
Thursday, Sept14, 2023 at 7:30pm
Where:
MHS Lecture Hall
Parents: If your student is interested in rowing with McLean Crew Club, attend this meeting to learn about the requirements for membership
LEARN TO ROW SESSIONS
When:
Session 1: Tues., Sept 19 & Thurs., Sept 21 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Session 2: Saturday, Sept 23 from 9am -12pm
Session 3: Tues., Sept 26 & Thurs., Sept 28 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where:
Thompson Boat Center (TBC)
2900 Virginia Ave NW,
Washington DC 20037
McLean Crew Club offers three different Learn To Row opportunities this Fall: Two sessions are offered during the week and one session is offered on the weekend to accommodate families' differing schedules. Each weekday Learn to Row session consists of two, two-hour sessions. The Saturday Learn to Row session is one 3 hour session.
LEARN TO ROW 2023 REGISTRATION
REQUIREMENTS
To participate in McLean Crew Club’s Learn-to-Row program you must complete each step of the six-step registration process, which includes passing a swim test, getting a physical for VHSL and watching the US Rowing safety video.
Please return to this page to click each of the buttons to complete the following steps.
US Rowing Safety Video
All rowers must watch this video to the 27:20 mark. The rest of the video is unnecessary, as it pertains to coaches driving motor boats.